Allen Custom Frame
5028 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USAAllen Custom frame is the oldest frame shop in Washington DC. Spanning 86 years and 3 generations, we have framed just about everything that can be framed. Our staff is passionate about art and we enjoy what we do. We only use acid free materials and offer different levels of preservation framing. We can handle your poster, kids art or highly collectible document. Understanding what your artwork needs is essential and our staff is qualified to make the right recommendations. Quite frequently we answer questions from customers who don’t know where to begin when it comes to framing their artwork. We are always willing to work within your budget, time constraint or particular need. We offer a complete line of services from pickup and design to delivery and hanging. We have handled orders of over 500 in quantity and sizes up to 6 x 8 feet. We are fully insured and have several units to safely store your artwork while in our possession.
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Your questions, answered
The cost of framing a picture depends on a number of different variables. Firstly, you need to decide whether or not you want a custom solution or one off the shelf. If you opt for an off the shelf solution, the price will be significantly lower but so will the quality. For a custom solution, the materials you use, the city you’re in and most importantly the size of the piece will have an impact on the price. As an example, a 50cm x 50cm piece with a border could cost anything from €70 up to as much as €500 depending on the design and the materials you choose.
The cost of custom framing depends on a number of different variables. The materials you use, the city you’re in and most importantly the size of the piece will have an impact on the price. As an example, a 50cm x 50cm piece with a border could cost anything from €70 up to as much as €500 depending on the design and the materials you choose.
Frame colour is completely dependent on the piece itself and what colours/finishes will complement it. Another factor is the overall look you’re going for in the space the piece will be displayed. For a subtle look, try going for stained wood, white or black frames. If you want something that stands out more, why not try pulling out a key colour from the piece and colour-match the frame to it.
Mat colour is completely dependent on the piece itself and what colours will complement it. If in doubt it is always best to go for a white or off-white to allow the piece to sing, but if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous you can try pulling out one of the more subtle colours in the piece to really make it pop.
We are not a dedicated framing company - we collaborate with leading contemporary artists to create limited-edition works; from sculpture editions and works on paper to NFTs and hand-finished silkscreen prints. We offer framing as an add-on to some of our limited editions, where we will be collaborating with selected framers to deliver your piece ready to hang.
Certainly, this page offers a list of trusted third-party framing shops that we recommend to our collectors. Simply input your location to find your local framer’s contact details to get in touch with them directly.